The upcoming match between Team Spirit and Team Liquid is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 16:00 CET. This face-off is part of Round 1 of the playoffs in the prestigious BLAST Slam III tournament, held in Denmark. The match will be played in a best-of-3 format. We have analyzed the statistics and current form of the teams to predict the outcome of the match. For more detailed information, visit the match page.

Current Form of the Teams

Team Spirit

Team Spirit approaches this match with mixed results recently. They are currently ranked 6th in the world earnings, accumulating $880,000 over the last six months. Their overall win rate is 58%, with a slight improvement to 64% in the last month. In their last five matches, Team Spirit managed to secure three wins and suffered two losses. Notably, they achieved victories over NAVI Junior and Aurora Gaming during PGL Wallachia Season 4, but fell short against Tidebound and Team Liquid in the playoffs, finishing in 5th-6th place with $60,000 in prize money. Despite recent losses, their consistent performances in the group stage indicate strong potential for recovery.

Team Liquid

Team Liquid comes into this match with strong momentum, having a streak of two victories. They are currently ranked 4th in the world rankings, showing confident results in recent tournaments. Over the last six months, Team Liquid has earned $1,077,500, placing them 4th in financial standings. Their win rate in the last month is 63%, indicating the team’s excellent form. Recent victories include a 3-2 triumph over PARIVISION in the grand finals of PGL Wallachia Season 4, where they secured first place and won $300,000. In their last five matches, Team Liquid has demonstrated resilience, achieving significant victories over Tundra Esports, Team Spirit, and suffering a narrow defeat to PARIVISION. Their overall win rate for the last six months is 55%.

Most Frequent Picks

A smart draft plays a crucial role in a team's success in the tournament. Here are the most frequent and successful picks for both teams in recent weeks:

Team Spirit

Team Liquid

Most Frequent Bans

Bans allow teams to avoid playing against the opponent's strongest heroes and to tailor the draft to their style.

Team Spirit

Team Liquid

Head-to-Head Encounters

Over the past six months, Team Spirit and Team Liquid have faced each other five times. In this series of head-to-head matchups, Team Liquid holds the advantage, having secured three victories — 3:0, 2:1, and 1:0. One match ended in a draw, and in the latest encounter, Team Liquid emerged victorious with a 2:0 score.

Match Prediction

The upcoming match between Team Spirit and Team Liquid in Round 1 of the BLAST Slam III playoffs promises to be intense. Team Spirit shows stable form with improving results in recent months. On the other hand, Team Liquid also displays confident play, especially considering their recent successes and tournament victories.

Prediction: Team Liquid will win 2:1.

Match odds:

Team Spirit (1.78) vs. Team Liquid (1.95) on May 7, 2025, at 16:00 CET.

Odds provided by Stake.com and are current at the time of publication.

BLAST Slam III runs from May 6 to 11, 2025, as a LAN event. The tournament prize pool is $1,000,000. Follow the schedule and results via this link.